“The victory gave Mumbai momentum and strengthened their position in the group standings.”
Mumbai secured a convincing eight-wicket win over Sikkim in their Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 Group C match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The team dominated both with the ball and the bat, ensuring a comfortable victory.
Sikkim batted first and scored 236 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 50 overs. Ashish Thapa was the top scorer for Sikkim with 79 runs, giving some resistance, but the total was below par for Mumbai to chase.
Mumbai responded strongly, reaching the target in just 30.3 overs, finishing at 237 for 2. Rohit Sharma was the standout performer with a brilliant 155-run innings, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed 38 runs to support the chase.
The win highlighted Mumbai’s depth in batting and solid approach in limited-overs cricket. With this performance, Mumbai gained important momentum in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and strengthened their position in the group standings.